Summers Past is a friendly, relaxed, and active roleplay established on the 15th August, 2015. Though we are inspired by the Harvest Moon games franchise, prior knowledge isn't needed to be able to jump on in as our plot and characters are all completely original. We are open to everyone regardless of writing skill or former roleplay experience, and we aim for nothing more than simple roleplaying fun with our no word-count and lax activity requirement policy!

The Harvest King never wrote it in the stars, but he hadn't needed to - it was always clear that the village and the city could never live in harmony. Both are at turning points. Ioana Valley, the dwindling village, is on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. Westhaven, the flourishing city, is on the verge of running out of space.

The businessmen are relentless, desperately wanting to get their hands on the village. The villagers are distraught, refusing to give up their homes. A street of theirs may have fallen not too long ago, but they'll fight till the end for their very livelihoods.

It's a case of urban versus rural, and nobody is going down quietly.

Autumn, Year Two

Birthdays

SEASON START: November 13thSEASON END: January 27th

HORSE RACES (December 2nd)
A time for villagers to bet on what horse they think will take the lead. The festival was cancelled at the last minute in Ioana last year, and has now moved to Westhaven, leaving many villagers angry and prepared to protest.

HARVEST FESTIVAL (December 30th)
Come together and share a meal with your fellow villagers. Don't forget to bring an item to throw into the hot pot!

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL (January 13th)
A night of haunts and treats, kids go door to door asking for candy, while the adults head to the bar for the costume party. Maybe you can win the prize for the best costume?

Alexander Mason may be a hard person to connect with since he keeps most people at arms length, and is a pretty pessimistic fellow, but deep down, there’s more to Alex than there seems. He’s hardworking and stands up for what he believes is right. He’s not afraid to back down from something he’s passionate about, and you’re sure to hear all about it since he’s not afraid to voice his opinions.

Updates

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13TH NOVEMBER 2016
Welcome to Autumn! Enjoy the fall-themed skin and prepare yourselves for a season filled with fun festivals and events!

10TH OCTOBER 2016
The Summer Carnival is underway and will by running until November 2nd! And don't forget to sign up for our Sailing Festival to be held on October 14th.

29TH AUGUST 2016
Welcome to Summer! Enjoy the beach-themed skin and prepare yourselves for a season filled with fun festivals and events!

21ST AUGUST 2016 Our activity check is complete! Thank you to all who posted in it. Also, if one of your forums features in this thread, please post a description for it!

15TH AUGUST 2016 Happy first birthday, Summers Past! To celebrate our one year anniversary, Ethereal has given our site a makeover by coding it a custom skin. Hope you like the new look!

Have your thread listed here by posting in this thread!Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Come join Rin (played by Sand) at the museum.
Forging Ahead
Crysale (played by Crysis) has begun construction of her forge. Maybe she needs some help?
Wandering
Everyone is trying to take shelter from the rain, but Gabe (played by Sand) has run right into someone. Come and help the young boy.

InformationAll the information you need to know about the roleplay can be found here. Please ensure you read all of the must-reads before joining. Topics in the miscellaneous forum contain additional information about the site. If you have any questions, feel free to ask a staff member!Subforums: Must-Reads,
Miscellaneous

Pending ProfilesWhen creating a new character profile, please use the template (located within this forum) and post your new profile. Once completed, post in the notification thread then wait for staff to review the profile. You can post as many pending profiles as you would like in this forum and there is no time limit for completion.

Roleplay MiscellaneousWant to roleplay a major event from your character's past? Maybe your character is going on a trip for a season and you'd like somewhere to showcase their adventures? Or maybe you're wondering what it would be like if your character was born a mermaid or an alien? All those topics and more can be covered here!Subforums: The Past,
Alternate Universes

Main SquareAn arrangement of commercial and residential buildings collected in the middle of town. Many of the buildings have closed, bought up by businessmen from the city as more and more villagers are leaving for opportunities in the city. A few villagers remain, barely keeping their businesses afloat in the struggling town.Subforums: Aldwyn Inn,
Ioana Train Station

Town HallLocated only a short walk from the train station sits the Town Hall, which houses all the land deeds that Westhaven so desperately wants to get their hands on. The building is one of the better-looking buildings in the village, having a small staff that manages the upkeep.

Ashkeep WoodsThough it may look small, Ashkeep Woods is actually a very large woodland area. Due to the extreme density of the trees, the woods is a dangerous place at night. It is easy to become lost if you are not familiar with the area. Hidden within the woodland, one may discover the rumoured waterfall...Subforums: Silverrock Falls,
Maple Haven Drive

Hollow Dell CavernsWhere the meadows and the woods meet, it's hard to miss the cavern sitting in front of you. Few have ventured inside. Will you be brave enough to find what lies waiting within?Subforums: Walls Mining Company

Echowind CoastAlong the outer edge of the Valley lies the shore. Remnants of children's sandcastles can be seen in the summer seasons, but during the rainy seasons, the waves of the ocean are treacherous.

University of WesthavenThe campus is in the very heart of downtown Westhaven, in close proximity to cheap housing, a variety of takeouts, and cheap amenities. Not only is it the perfect location for poor students, it's the perfect location for ambitious students - the University of Westhaven is highly prestigious.Subforums: University Library

Skin coded by Ethereal for exclusive use on Summers PastWe are a Harvest Moon RP not affiliated with Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, or Bokujō Monogatari - these series belong to their respective owners.